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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 356.43 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 356.43 and 191.79 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 356.43 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/356.43 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 356.43 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 68,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,359.71/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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